Is there something unique about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that could lead to weight gain or health problems? Does your body really know the difference between corn syrup, sugar and other sweeteners? That may depend on who you ask. Some people t... Read more
Though food is supposed to be one of life's simple pleasures, few things cause more angst and confusion. It's no wonder why. We're constantly being told which foods we should eat to be healthy, which diets we should follow to be skinny, w... Read more
Forget haunted houses, the walking dead, or vampire bats. If there's one thing that scares me about Halloween, it's the candy. Packed full of artificial colors and flavors, chemical additives, and high fructose corn syrup, Halloween candy mak... Read more
If you’ve wandered into a natural food store lately, you might have noticed that the selection of sweeteners seems to have multiplied. Powders, syrups, and liquids with exotic-sounding names catch your eye, each claiming to be tastier, healthie... Read more
That white, powdery substance just makes you feel good. You can't get it off your mind, and you keep coming back for more. The more you have it, the more you want it! But even when you try to stay away from it, it finds ways to sneak into your li... Read more
Are you more of a cat person or a dog person?
Me, I am more of a dog person, but I love animals all the same
Do you believe that there is truth behind your personality by leaning more towards one animal over the other?
Like for example:
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I'm not looking for medical advice, just opinions. I come from a long line of diabetics (both parents, most aunts/uncles, all 4 grandparents, and so on). I was overweight or obese my entire life. So I am naturally worried about developing diabetes... Read more
I would like to use the Spark People nutrition plans. From what I am reading, to fight inflammation going no sugar would be the biggest help. Could that be an option added to the nutrition plans?
When people say no sugar that doesn't include... Read more
Supposed to have the Meatball Pita today but will be in car travelling to funeral for a few hours over lunchtime. Best substitute? Of course it's a very high protein lunch meal, more than all from last week. Breakfast is the biscuits and gravy (homem... Read more
This includes most sweets, cookies, ice cream, donuts, muffins, pastries, high fat & high sugar yogurt, white rice, candy, no white flour, no white bread These simple sugars provide absolutely no nutrients, but add on the pounds and increase the ris... Read more
For anyone who follows or wants to learn the SB way of eating. Lets be healthy together. SB is recommended by many doctors and dieticians; its good for blood sugar and reducing dietary fat.... Read more
The Corn Refiners Association petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) several years ago requesting a name change for high fructose corn syrup. According to the Association, the change was to alleviate confusion about the ingredient. Ho... Read more
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." --ShakespeareHigh fructose corn syrup, that ubiquitous refined sweetener found in everything from jams and sodas to breads and tomato sauce, has take... Read more
